China’s Xi urges new Middle East security framework during rare Egypt visit
Chinese, Egyptian leaders discuss the US-Israel war on Iran, which has prompted regional powers to rethink defence.
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Rubio says US, China must ‘work through’ big differences at ASEAN meeting
Rubio met his Chinese counterpart to discuss managing tensions ahead of President Xi Jinping’s upcoming US visit.
US targets China in move to ban military-grade drone imports
Proposed rules would have US regulator block the entry of swarm-capable drones, mainly from China.
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China’s Xi Jinping launches new AI alliance: What is it?
Beijing is likely to use the WAICO alliance to influence global AI regulations, analysts say.
China’s Xi says AI ‘should not be a solo performance by a single country’
The Chinese leader called for more international cooperation in developing the technology at a conference in Shanghai.
China’s support for North Korea will ‘never change’: Top official
The meeting comes after Xi visited Kim, promising closer diplomatic, law enforcement and military cooperation.
Senior Chinese delegation visits North Korea for talks
China’s fourth-highest-ranked official, Wang Huning, held talks with a top official of North Korea’s governing party.
At least 28 people killed as fire engulfs shoe factory in China
There were 237 factory workers and two visitors in the building when the fire broke out, authorities said.
US leads concern after China fired a long-range missile into Pacific ocean
Countries raise concerns after Chinese military test-launches ballistic missile from submarine in the Pacific Ocean.
China and Russia to hold annual joint naval drills
Exercises from Monday to July 13 off Qingdao to be followed by joint maritime patrols in the Pacific Ocean.
China releases underground church pastor after months in detention
Ezra Jin’s family says the Zion Church founder arrived in the US after months in detention in China.
